“By acting ethically and responsibly and supporting the needs of our investors, governments, employees and others, we have been able to build lasting relationships with our stakeholders and make positive contributions to the communities in which we operate. "
- Peter Akerley, President and CEO
| Mongolian school children | Community member helping with clinic renovations |
Erdene is committed to sustainable development, defined as helping meet the needs of present-day society while striving to ensure that future generations have the ability to meet their own needs.
To meet this commitment, Erdene systematically addresses Health, Safety, Environment and Community (“HSEC”) issues across its business activities. Erdene believes that HSEC requires proactive management in order to decrease all associated risks and enhance the company’s long-term value.
As a core business function, Erdene provides the necessary resources, both human and financial, to ensure the mitigation of HSEC risks and maximize the value of its projects. By doing so, Erdene aims to position itself as a responsible, desirable partner in the development of natural resources.
In Mongolia, Erdene initiates community relations and sustainable development activities at the earliest stages of prospecting and exploration. Through extensive experience and a strong portfolio of minerals projects, Erdene has been able to address a variety of socio-economic challenges in the communities proximal to its operations.
Erdene demonstrates by example - through employing local residents wherever possible, allocating time for employee volunteering for charitable causes and ensuring strict adherence to its HSEC standards. At more advanced project sites, such as the Zuun Mod molybdenum-copper project, Erdene establishes a community liaison committee to provide input into the Company’s HSEC activities.
Click here for more information about Erdene’s approach to Sustainable Development in Mongolia.
HSEC efforts are underway at each mineral project within which Erdene maintains an interest in North America.
Erdene participates in the community liaison committee that assists the Donkin Coal Project management team with community investments, local hiring and awareness raising activities. Community consultation has helped to generate strong local support for the advancement of the Donkin Coal Project.
In 2011, Erdene is the presenting sponsor of Catapult for the third consecutive year, a non-profit camp in Nova Scotia that focuses on enhancing leadership skills in young people before they start high school. The program is geared toward teens who would otherwise never have the opportunity to take part in this type of learning experience. For more information visit www.catapultcamp.com.
For further information about sustainability at Erdene’s primary kaolin project in the southeastern U.S.A., please visit www.advminerals.com.
